Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Dennis McCully
Aug 9, 2026
Dennis Scott McCully, 61, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026. Dennis was born on April 24, 1965 to parents, Harold and Marilyn McCully. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Douglas McCully. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy McCully; son, William McCully; daughter, Emma Ingersoll; brother and sister-in-law, David and Dianne McCully; sister and...
Raymond Ruggles
Aug 7, 2026
Raymond Richard "Ray" Ruggles, 91, passed away on August 7, 2026. He was born on August 23, 1934, and lived a life filled with family, service, hard work, adventure, sports, photography, and a genuine love of life.
Ray graduated from Burden High School and attended Emporia State Teachers College before being drafted into the United States Army. He proudly served for...
Phyllis Ann Kamas
Aug 5, 2026
Phyllis Ann (Shadid) Kamas was born October 13, 1935 in Alva, OK to parents William A. and Josephine (Iuop) Shadid. Phyllis' life was devoted to family, friends and her unwavering faith. She died peacefully with her well-read Bible, Orthodox prayer book, and many Christian books at her side on August 5, 2026.
Phyllis lived in Freedom, OK until the age of...
Linda Morrow
Aug 3, 2026
Linda Lea Morrow, 83, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. Linda was born on February 16, 1943 in Los Angeles, California. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Gene Morrow; son, Steve Hornak; ex-daughter-in-law, Kenda Tucker; and grandchildren, Andrew and Christopher. To honor Linda's wishes, there will be no service at this time. Services by Cozine Memorial Group -...
George W. Goates
Aug 1, 2026
George W. Goates, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Graveside Service, 10 am, Tuesday, August 11, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S. in Wichita.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Faye Goates; and sisters, Linda Lumley and Wilma Luce. Survivors include his brother David Goates and a host of several extended family members.
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Sharit McGinnis
Jul 31, 2026
Sharit Carol McGinnis, 82, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born on August 26, 1943 in Caldwell, Kansas to parents, Conrad and Opal Kollmorgen. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Darla Arnold; and siblings, Helen Lockwood, Hazel Sandell, Kenneth Kollmorgen, Judy Knight, Leonard Kollmorgen, Dolly Dean Kollmorgen, and Arthur Kaup. She is survived by...
Kimberly "Kim" K. Larcher
Jul 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kimberly K Larcher
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kimberly K Larcher, 65, who passed away on July 30, 2026. Her kindness, strength, and love touched the lives of all who knew her.
Kimberly will be remembered for her compassionate heart, unwavering dedication to those she loved, and the warmth she shared with...
Ronald V. Paulseen
Jul 29, 2026
Ronald Virgel Paulseen was born in McPherson, Kansas April 8, 1949 in the home of Paul Virgel Wanigold Paulseen and Elva Olivia Ledell Paulseen loving parents who showed he and his sister Virdell Paulseen Shay what really mattered in life. Ron was raised in a strong Lutheran home around a lot of extended aunts, uncles, first and second cousins. He...
Eleanor E. Parker
Jul 28, 2026
Eleanor E. Parker, 86, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the comfort of the life she built and the love of her family. Born in Wichita, Kansas, Eleanor lived a life defined by kindness, devotion, and unconditional love. Above all else, she cherished her family. She found her greatest joy in spending time with those she loved, creating...
Sarah Petty
Jul 27, 2026
Sarah Courtney Petty, 38, passed away on July 27, 2026.
Sarah was born on June 1, 1988, to Vicky and Jim Petty. She attended Sunnyside Elementary, Kellogg Elementary, Allison Middle School, and East High School. Sarah will be remembered for her infectious sense of humor, her kind heart, and the way she loved the people in her life.
As a teenager, she...
Vivianne Farha
Jul 25, 2026
Vivianne Farha, passed away on July 25, 2026, in her beloved hometown of Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 92. Born on February 12, 1934, in Wichita, Vivianne’s long and meaningful life was defined by deep devotion to her family, unwavering faith, and a passion for building connections with everyone she met.
Vivianne’s formative years were spent in Wichita, where she...
Larry Lynn Rose
Jul 24, 2026
Larry Rose, 77, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born to parents, Denzel Rose and Connie Moeller, on December 24, 1948. His parents precede him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Caroline Rose; brother, Robert Rose; step-children, Jim Perkins, Jeannie Midcap, Christina Perkins, Patrick Perkins, and Don Perkins; grandchildren, Shawn Bruner, Jamie Circle, Kendra...
Jojean Groom
Jul 21, 2026
Jojean "Jo" Groom, 72, retired RN, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Wichita, KS. Jo was born September 14, 1953 in Wichita, KS to the late Emmit and Lela Cole. Jo work as a RN for many years at Wesley Rehab as well as several nursing homes around Wichita. As well as her parents, she was preceded in death...
Mark Steven Newton
Jul 20, 2026
Mark Steven Newton ("PowPow"), 65, of Wichita, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2026, at his happy place - Pomme de Terre Lake in Pittsburg, Missouri.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Vera Newton, and his brother, Randy Newton. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Newton; his daughters, Karissa (Max) Brandt and Kassidy Newton; his brother,...
Richard Bruce Wilson
Jul 20, 2026
Richard “Bruce” Wilson, age 91, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on July 20, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Born April 5, 1935, in Herington, Kansas, to Arleon Crary Wilson and Richard Byron Wilson, Bruce spent his early years in Herington, Wichita, Plainview, and Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Wyandotte High School and continued his education at Kansas...
Jim E. Cohlmia
Jul 19, 2026
Jim E. Cohlmia, longtime Wichita, KS resident who spent his final years in Arizona, passed away Sunday, July 19, at his home in Mesa. A successful stockbroker and art collector, Cohlmia is descended from a prominent Lebanese family who homesteaded Oklahoma farmlands early in the 20th century and rose to prominence throughout the state for their entrepreneurial and enterprising business...
Margie L. Palmer
Jul 17, 2026
Margie Lou Palmer, 85, of Wichita (formally of Derby), Kansas passed away peacefully at her home on July 17, 2026. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of faith, generosity, and devotion to her family.
She is survived by her children Glenda Baker (John) and Steve Palmer (Tammy); grandchildren Roxanne McAdam, Travis Baker, and...
Mary Specht
Jul 17, 2026
Mary L. Specht, 77, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 in Wichita, KS. Mary was born July 29, 1948 in Garden City to the late Jeff and Oddrie Hoyt. Mary is survived by her husband of 52 years, Steve Specht; daughter, Heather (Eric) Price; grandson, Skyler; nieces and nephews, Edward Blackwell, Jason Tallman, Marlo Hoyt and several other nieces and...
Mary A. Rouse
Jul 16, 2026
Mary Alice Rouse
March 22, 1944 — July 16, 2026
Mary Alice Rouse, 82, of Wichita, Kansas, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and nurse, passed away very peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Mary was born on March 22, 1944, in Concordia, Kansas, and grew up in Clifton, Kansas, alongside her two cherished and loved sisters, Gay Hohner and Ann Gleason. She held...
Kay Atterbery
Jul 16, 2026
Kathryn Elaine Atterbery, known to all as Kay Atterbery, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on September 20, 1955, Kay’s life was defined by her boundless generosity, unwavering love for family and friends, and an open heart that drew people in wherever she went.
Kay was a consummate host, whose home was always warm...
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